New 102-bed nursing home opens doors in Balbriggan

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien tD, officially launched Moorehall Lodge Balbriggan recently.

The 102-bed nursing home offers long term residential care, short term care, respite care and dementia care and is built on the site of the former sea Mills Hosiery Factory located on Bath road.

With expansive views of the sea, it opened to residents in August. Already employing 64 people, 36 new roles are to be created in the coming months.

Welcoming Minister O’Brien to Moorehall Lodge Balbriggan were residents tony Martin and Helen Walsh. resident tony Martin said:

“i’ve been here for seven months, and i wasn’t very good when i came here, from the point of my memory. it’s all coming back and i feel much better now. i love watching the boats coming in every morning from my bedroom window and the food here is great. i really enjoy the fish. i’m very happy here.”

Mayor of Fingal Cllr Adrian Henchy said:

“i welcome the opening of Moorehall Lodge Balbriggan and the fact that we now have a 102-bed nursing home in the town offering a wide portfolio of care to its residents as well as creating over 100 jobs. it reflects the confidence that has been created by Fingal County Council’s plans for Balbriggan as part of the Our Balbriggan rejuvenation Project and our commitment to invest over €100m in the town over the next few years.” speaking at Moorehall Lodge Balbriggan, Minister O’Brien said: “it’s both a pleasure and a joy to join residents, staff, management and colleagues here today for the opening of Moorehall Lodge. The location is second to none with beautiful views across the irish sea. i highly commend this significant investment in Balbriggan.”